Benefits of Whirling

The history and occultism of dervishes is deeply rooted in the mystical traditions of Islam. Dervishes, also known as Sufis, are members of a religious order within Islam who embark on a spiritual journey in search of divine truth. They have been an integral part of Islamic culture and have played a significant role in shaping the mystical aspects of the religion.

At 19 years old, I trained as a dervish and I can testify to the mystical states of the dervish. It is an exceptional practice that when mastered can transcend one's consciousness into a vortex of light.

The origins of the dervish tradition can be traced back to the teachings of the 8th-century Islamic mystic, Ja’far al-Sadiq. He emphasized the importance of inward spiritual development and advocated practices such as meditation, asceticism, and devotion to God. Over time, these teachings evolved and became more organized, leading to the establishment of various Sufi orders across the Islamic world. The term “dervish” itself has Persian origins and means “one who has given up worldly attachments.”

Dervishes embody the concept of renunciation and detachment from material possessions, focusing instead on the purification of the soul and attaining union with the divine. One of the distinctive features of the dervish tradition is the practice of whirling, which has become synonymous with Sufism. This spinning dance, known as the Sama, is a form of prayer and meditation in which dervishes rotate in circular motions, symbolizing their transcendence of physical boundaries and merging with the divine. The whirling dance when practiced correctly and for an extended period of time induces a meditative state and a heightened spiritual awareness, enabling the dervish to achieve unity with God.